Decision details

The Executive considered a report seeking approval to confirmation of the delegation of certain Building Control approval powers, from SBC to other shareholder local authorities in the Hertfordshire Building Control (HBC) partnership; and to extend the current Services Agreement with Hertfordshire Building Control and to delegate approval of a revised contract in the months ahead.

It was RESOLVED:

1.          That it be confirmed that, so far as is permitted by law, the functions carried out by the Council’s Building Control team, which are not transferred to Hertfordshire Building Control (HBC), may be provided by one or more of the Member Authorities (of HBC) acting under powers contained in Section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972.

2.          That the current Services Agreement with Hertfordshire Building Control be extended until 31st March 2023, and that authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (TP), in consultation with the Leader of the Council, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Climate Change, and statutory officers, to agree future extensions.

3.          That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (TP) to agree any final and outstanding legal, technical, financial and operational matters to be concluded in effecting the proposed extension of contract.

4.          That the appointment of Three Rivers District Council to perform the LA1 contract management function and the audit and issue of statutory notices, as per the current arrangements, be continued.

5.          That East Hertfordshire District Council be appointed to perform the statutory notice LA1 function until 31st March 2023.

6.          That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (TP), following consultation with the Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Environment and Climate Change, Monitoring Officer and Strategic Director (CF), to agree and finalise any future arrangements for statutory Building Control, including the LA1 function, beyond 31st March 2023.

Reason for Decision:  As contained in report.

Other Options considered:  As contained in the report.